Suite Escape Mountainside Retreat

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Deck views - bistro seating - late fall, winter, early spring

Master bedroom with french doors to the deck and mountain views

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Location
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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 579 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Laundry
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Maggie Valley, NC

Wheels Through Time Museum
‪3 min drive‬
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
‪4 min drive‬
Cataloochee Ski Area
‪18 min drive‬
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

We are in the middle of everything that people come to Maggie Valley for. Our intention is for your stay to be a memorable experience!
Suite Escape is in a peaceful setting surrounded by nature. It is a stylishly decorated ground level of our home with a private entrance.
The kitchen is complete with a full size refrigerator, convection/toaster oven, microwave oven, electric skillet, hot plate with ceramic saucepan, regular drip and Keurig coffee makers. Cable TV is available in both the living room with DVD player and the bedroom. You have your own private deck that runs the length of the house. You may take the table and chairs outside on the deck for al fresco dining. There is a heated mattress pad on the king size bed for frosty nights! We use all organic and non-toxic cleaning products.
Guest Access:The entrance door has a keyless entry system & guests will be issued a unique passcode before arrival.
Guests may use the driveway to unload. Parking is available on the upper level for your vehicles. We are motorcycle friendly. We may share our garage space by special arrangement.

Interaction with Guests

We live on the upper level of the home, so most of the time we'll be available to our guests. We are happy to loan household items as needed and offer recommendations . Washer and Dryer may be available for use by special arrangement.

The Neighborhood

Our neighborhood is a great place to walk. If you like to hike, you can go all the way to the top of the mountain and Maggie Overlook!
We are near some great restaurants and local shops, and we're walking distance from the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. It's a 10 minute drive to Waynesville and the grocery store, it's 20 minutes to Cherokee and the Great Smoky Mountain Nat'l Park.

Getting Around

It is recommended to have your own vehicle. If you will be coming in the winter, 4WD or AWD is helpful. However, if we have heavy snow, you can park at the bottom of Summit. Let us know and we will help you up the 0.4 mile to the house.

Other Things to Note

We are biker friendly. We are 4/10 mile from the highway, and there is a bit of a climb, but bikes pass by our house all the time!

Amenities:
Kitchen
Internet
TV
Essentials
Heating
Air Conditioning
Free Parking on Premises
Wireless Internet
Cable TV
Smoke free interior
Pets Allowed
Family/Kid Friendly
24-Hour Check-in
Hangers
Iron
Laptop Friendly Workspace

Property manager

Mel Fergenbaum and Lynda Saffell

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Queen sleeper sofa. Linens provided.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

We prefer pet be crated when alone in the suite

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is allowed outside on the deck.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Maggie Valley

Located in Maggie Valley, this holiday home is in the mountains. Wheels Through Time Museum and Maggie Valley Opry House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Maggie Valley Festival Grounds and Fantasy Golf & Game Room. Queen's Farm Stables and Waynesville Recreation Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Maggie Valley, NC

What's nearby

Wheels Through Time Museum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Stompin' Ground - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Maggie Valley Gem Mine - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
Cataloochee Ski Area - 18 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪Maggie's Galley - ‬13 min drive
‪Haywood Smokehouse - ‬14 min drive
‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬10 min drive
‪Joey's Pancake House - ‬5 min drive
‪Guayabitos - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Suite Escape Mountainside Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Suite Escape Mountainside Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Suite Escape Mountainside Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Suite Escape Mountainside Retreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Wheels Through Time Museum, Stompin' Ground and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. Maggie Valley Opry House and Fantasy Golf & Game Room are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rod D.

17 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mel and Lynda's place

This is a great space to stay at!! Locate on the side of a mountain in a peaceful, serene setting. Space was clean and comfortable with many extras and amenities. Communication was great as Mel met us upon arrival and explained all of the nuances of the space. We would love to stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

5 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New year trip

Beautiful property, pictures were accurate but it’s even better in person! Hosts were amazing and we loved the views and the neighborhood walks with our dogs.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

26 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

Was a great warm and cozy place. Enjoyed our stay! Great host!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale M.

21 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Getaway

Mel was a great host who you can genuinely feel cares about his guests and their comfort and enjoyment. The suite under their home was perfect for my girlfriend, me, and our 2 dogs. It was a great location close to anything you want to visit in Maggie Valley or Waynesville. Would recommend to anybody wanting to visit the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Freda G.

13 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Mountain Suite

This was The Best VRBO we’ve ever stayed in! Beautifully situated with a treehouse like feel. The deck was lovely and large enough for our dog to move about. Mel and Lynda were amazing hosts. The Suite was spacious and lacked nothing. Had I noticed that we needed something our hosts had assured us all we had to do was ask! Would definitely book there again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

holly p.

24 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mel's place

Truly a home away from home. The house was stocked with everything we could have ever needed (and then some)! When we initially checked in we felt so comfortable we went & picked up a pizza from down the street (Bizarro's, highly recommended!!) and had an amazing "family night" at home with our toddler & senior dog. If given the opportunity we will 100% stay here again. Thank you so so much!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice G.

11 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

Our stay couldn’t have been more perfect! Our hosts were more than accommodating and had everything available that we needed. Even though the space was under their living quarters, we were tucked away with a beautiful view and complete privacy. We will definitely be returning.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg D.

20 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain retreat

Its literally on a mountain, off main road, views great.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle K.

24 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Had the best time, didn’t realise it was in a basement of someone home until about an hour away from property. Very nice host!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Matt C.

9 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Basement Living

The place was very clean and in a great location. The add did not clearly state that I can recall it was a basement apartment. Other than hearing walking from the floor above past 11 PM and not having control of the temperature leavel, it was a good place. I was under the impression it was stand alone, though. It was great to be able to bring pets.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

30 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

It rained our entire stay but that didn’t matter because the atmosphere and surroundings were so quaint, quiet and peaceful. Tasteful decor and comfy furniture. We will definitely book again as soon as we can.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis S.

28 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A special trip

The property was exactly as described, easy to get to, beautiful view, very clean and well maintained. Unfortunately my mother had a medical emergency while we were there but Mel and Lynda went above and beyond to help me out. They even took care of my puppy while I was at the hospital with Mom. They worked hard to make a difficult situation as easy as possible. If they had not been so helpful, I would have been lost. Wonderful hosts and a wonderful place to stay. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a stay in Maggie Valley.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie&Deena W., Spartanburg, SC

13 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect mountain treasure!

Suite escape is the perfect little mountain getaway! It has everything you need to make your stay so comfortable, including all the little extra amenities! Mel and Lynda are the most kind host and hostess! The bed and bath linens are high end, and the bed sleeps so comfortably. My two search parameters were king, size bed, and dog friendly. The bed slept beautifully, and our dog was welcomed in the same way.! Thank you again for a perfect mountain escape!! We can’t wait to return again soon

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian M., Valdese, NC

12 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Getaway

Mel is the perfect host. He met us when we arrived and gave us a tour of Suite Escape. He had paid great attention to details even setting out wine glasses for my birthday celebration! He had stocked water in the fridge along with multiple coffee creamers for morning coffee. There were also a great selection of all types of coffee and hot chocolate! We loved the motion light in the hallway so you won't have to fumble around in the dark to get to the restroom. The doggie gate at the end of the long deck was a great addition as my furbaby Bentley had some running space, which he thoroughly enjoyed! The king size bed was comfortable and the heated mattress cover was very nice. We loved our stay at "Suite Escape" and hope to return on our next Maggie Valley visit! Thank you Mel for your hospitality. You made us feel welcome and treated us as old friends!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

10 Aug 2023

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Working vacation

The owners were very friendly, attentive and willing to help in any way. The apartment was small, modern, updated, clean and conveniently located to restaurants and attractions. Just what we needed for a working vacation.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

don u.

4 Aug 2023

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comfortable, quiet

quite large for a one bedroom...comfortable living room, plenty of room for two, exceptionally well equipped. Great balcony. less than 5 minutes to Maggie valley

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

29 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem

Awesome place to stay

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget H.

23 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Getaway

Meek and Lynda are the ultimate hosts and Suite Escape is an incredible place to get away from it all. Maggie Valley is one of our happy places and having stayed at Suite Escape before, I was thrilled to find out available. It’s a cozy little retreat to get away from all the hustle and bustle of every day life. We unwound and and had the most enjoyable time. Well will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlie L.

12 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Suite Escape

The Suite Escape is a perfect get away for anyone looking to spend some time in the Maggie Valley or surrounding area. The place was clean,comfortable,had everything you needed and was very relaxing. The Host was very nice and informative of stuff to do in the area. It is a central location so you're close to everything as well. Would definitely stay here again anytime if in or around Maggie Valley.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugh B.

7 June 2023

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Pleasant Time

It was everything we needed. The Keurig coffeemaker was a pleasant surprise. There were two of us and our dog and the size of the space was fine. We were in a quiet neighborhood on the side of the mountain but not too high.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clifford T.

1 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

You will love it!

Mel met us upon arrival to give us a suite tour and answer any questions. The best part of our stay was the attention to detail that the host took to make sure our stay was memorable. Every need was anticipated and I was impressed by Mel's desire to make our stay as comfortable as possible. We'll definitely want to stay here again when we return to the area. Thanks Mel!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jacqueline P.

29 May 2023

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Quiet and cozy

Great place to get away! Friendly owners who were accessible, and a cute comfy place right in the heart of town. Great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

25 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home away from home

Mel was a great host and super accommodating! There was gift basket of snacks and water bottles in fridge awaiting us. They came in handy as we stayed there for a truck show at the fair grounds. Bedroom had beautiful view with the double glass doors and a covered porch the length of house. Maggie Valley is super walkable town but definitely need to drive to main road from house unless you have Olympic trained legs! You are staying in a house truly on a mountain side after all. I would love to stay again in the fall as the view is breathtaking as if you’re in a tree house. Parking is tight-glad we didn’t tow a show truck. Again-you’re staying on a legit mountain so there’s only so much room:). Overall very welcoming, calming beautiful space to stay in while you’re away from home.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

12 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our cozy little Get-a-Way in Maggie Valley

We really enjoyed staying at the Suite Escape. It was so cozy, clean and right in the middle of Maggie Valley. Short ride to most venues. A lot of good restaurants near by with great food. We will be back!!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia M.

10 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

42nd Anniversary Get Away

Loved the beauty God has created. The home was cozy, the entire place made you feel as if you belonged there. Booked for 3 extended to 7 days I did not want to leave.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mel Fergenbaum and Lynda Saffell

Mel and Lynda moved from the Tampa Bay area in 2009 because we love the mountains and four beautiful seasons! We love meeting new people, and sharing our experience of the area with them. We own Mountain Spirit Wellness in Maggie Valley, so you have massage and yoga classes at your fingertips.
With 5 children between us, we enjoy traveling to visit family, and also parts of the world we've never seen.

Why they chose this property

The neighborhood is a forest and so peaceful. We loved the cathedral ceiling and windows on the main floor, and while inside the house, you don't see other houses - just wonderful nature!
It's also within 15 minutes of grocery shopping and other necessities, and only 30 minute drive to Asheville.

What makes this property unique

The deck is a special place to enjoy your morning coffee or an evening glass of wine - a great place to relax and hang out!
Suite Escape is off of the main road in Maggie Valley, so you are away from the traffic noise.
We supply water in the fridge, a variety of coffees and teas, creamers.

Languages:

English

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